Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Universal Reopens Stardust Racers After Fatal Accident
A roller coaster at Universal's new theme park, Stardust Racers, is reopening after a man died on it.
The man, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, died from injuries on September 17th.
Universal investigated and said the ride worked correctly.
The ride will reopen with updated warning signs.
The man's family wanted the ride to remain closed until all investigations were finished.
The medical examiner ruled the death as an accident caused by impact injuries.
An autopsy report hasn't been made public.
Universal Orlando Resort will reopen its Stardust Racers ride after a fatal accident.
The ride had been closed for more than two weeks following the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala.
Zavala died of blunt force injuries on September 17th.
Universal conducted a review and said the ride's systems functioned properly.
The ride will reopen with updated warnings and eligibility requirements.
- Who
- Universal Orlando Resort and the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala
- What
- Reopening of the Stardust Racers ride after a fatal accident.
- When
- The ride will reopen on Saturday, more than two weeks after the accident.
- Where
- Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe
- Why
- Universal concluded the ride functioned properly.
- Ride Name
- Stardust Racers
- Location
- Universal Orlando Resort, Epic Universe
- Victim
- Kevin Rodriguez Zavala
- Cause of Death
- Multiple blunt impact injuries
- Manner of Death
- Accident
- Ride Speed
- Up to 62 mph (100 kph)
- Reopening Date
- Saturday